Lesser Flamingo vs Puna Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor so với Phoenicoparrus jamesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Lesser Flamingo | Puna Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Phoeniconaias minor | Phoenicoparrus jamesi |
| Bộ | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Họ | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 63,7 cm (25.1 in) | 82,3 cm (32.4 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 1766,6666666666667 g (62.32 oz) | 2250,0 g (79.37 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
Lesser Flamingo
Near Threatened
Puna Flamingo
About These Birds
Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the world's most numerous flamingo at 80–90 cm. Deep carmine-pink plumage; dark red bill. The smallest flamingo species. Inhabits highly alkaline soda lakes across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia; core populations at Lake Natron, Tanzania, and Sambhar Lake, India. Filter-feeds on Spirulina cyanobacteria.
Puna Flamingo
Puna Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) is a medium 90–92 cm flamingo of extreme high-altitude Andean salt lakes above 4,000 m. Pale pink; distinctive red facial skin; all-red bill with black tip; yellow legs. Found in Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Argentina. Vulnerable; ~50,000 birds. Also called James's Flamingo.